biodata of dr ananda balayogi bhavanani

8/11/2019 Biodata of Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani

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CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME : Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI

PARENTS NAME : Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru MaharajKalaimamani Yogacharini Smt. Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani

DATE OF BIRTH : 16th April 1972, Pondicherry, South India

ADDRESS : No. 25, 2nd Cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry - 605 013.

Phone: +91-413 2241561, 2622902. Mobile: +91-98423 11433

E-mail: [email protected] (&) [email protected]

Website: www.icyer.com (&) www.rishiculture.in

EDUCATION : Diploma (DY) and Advanced Diploma in Yoga (ADY) at ICYER, Ananda Ashram,

Pondicherry under direct guidance of Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri GuruMaharaj and Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani in 1991-92 and 1992-93.

M.B.B.S Degree from Nagpur University at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College -Wardha Maharasthra during 1993-1997. Passed Final M.B.B.S. with Distinction inGeneral Surgery and Gold Medal in Community Medicine . Completed internship at JIPMER, Pondicherry during 1998-99.

Diploma in Psychological Counseling from Institute for Health Care Administration,Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (2001)

Diploma in Stress Management from Institute for Health Care Administration,Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (2001)

Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Family Health (PGDFH) from Sri RamachandraMedical College and Research Institute (Deemed University), Porur, Chennai-116,Tamil Nadu. (2001-2003). (Achieved merit distinction)

Completed the Post Graduate Certificate course in Pediatrics (PGCP) from IMA AKSinha Institute, New Delhi and designated as counselor with 180 hours of CME credit inFebruary 2005.

Passed with Merit Distinction the Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga (PGDY) coursefrom Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu topping more than 450students to stand FIRST RANK overall. 2005.

Awarded MD (Alternative Medicine) by the Indian Council of Alternative Medicines,Kolkata, West Bengal in 2013.

Carnatic Vocal Training for Twenty years under Kalaimamani, Sri Kanchi KamakotiPeeta Asthana Vidwan, Sangeetha Bhushanam, Guru Sri Rengam Sri R. Ranganathan .Initially trained under Kalaimamani Puduvai V Manikannan and performedArangetram under his guidance at the age of only 12 years on August 11, 1984. For thepast decade and a half, he has shared a special Manasika Guru-Sishya relationship withPadma Bhushan Sangeeta Kalanidhi Sri TV Sankaranarayanan , one of Indias greatestvocalists.


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Mridungam Training from age eight to present under Sri Kanchi Kamakoti PeetaAsthana Vidwan Thiruvaroor Sri R. Krishnamurthy . Performed Arangetram in 1987 atthe age of only 15 years.

Bharata Natyam training from age of Six years under guidance of Guru PadmashriNatya Kalanidhi Adyar K. Lakshmanan and Puduvai Kalaimamani Meenakshi DeviBhavanani. Has been performing on stage since the age of 8 years.

Sanskrit Mantra (Vedic) training from age of five under guidance of Shivacharya SriMangalanath Gurukkal and later under Sri Raja Shastrigal.

AWARDS : YOGACHARYA title received from Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri on

behalf of ICYER in March 1992. MARUDHA RAMALINGANAR AWARD and Rolling Shield for Outstanding

Young Person 2002 received from Thiru A V Subramaniyam, Deputy Speaker of thePondicherry Legislative Assembly on behalf of Youth Peace Centre on 16 th June 2003.

K.S. Jayarama Iyer Award for Best Instrumentalist. Three years from 1986 to 1989 atBGV, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.

PUDUVAI MANNIN MAINDHAN title awarded by the Puduvai Kuber Iyakkam ,Pondicherry during Mridungam Arangetram, 1987 .

SHRI H. B. SINGH MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL in Community Medicine(Nagpur University) (1998) for achieving top rank out of five medical collegesaffiliated to Nagpur University, Maharasthra. Also achieved Distinction in GeneralSurgery and topped his batch of 100 students in 1 st, 2nd and 3 rd MBBS exams.

PALKALAI CHEMMAL title awarded by Valluvar Villisai Kuzhu , Pondicherryduring Navarathri at Sringeri Saradha Madam (2000) .

YOGA VIBHUSHAN title awarded by Tamil Nadu State Yoga Association andSports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at the 15 th TN State YogasanaChampionship, Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu (2003).

Nominated as HONORARY ADVISOR to the WORLD YOGA COUNCIL of theINTERNATIONAL YOGA FEDERATION, South America in 2002.

Nominated as HONORARY MEMBER of the YOGA SPORT COUNCIL of theINTERNATIONAL YOGA FEDERATION, South America in July 2003.

ACHIEVER AWARD (SADANAIYALAR VIRUDHU) presented by VinayagarChathurthi Celebrations Committee , Pondicherry (2003).

Nominated as the INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL AMBASSADOR OF YOGA(World Yoga Community) by the International Yoga Federation, South America inAugust 2004.

YOGA BISHMACHARYA awarded by Tirumoolar Yoga and Natural Diet Trust,Chennai and Tamil Nadu State Yoga Association (2004).

YOGACHARIAR BANGALORE SUNDARAM AWARD 2005 received from ShriSurjeet Singh Barnala , His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu on behalf of AsanaAndiappan Sundara Yoga & Natural Living Development Trust at Chennai on 26.2.2005.


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Elected as a FELLOW of the INDIAN ACADEMY OF YOGA in the year 2005 andreceived the prestigious fellowship at the Annual Convocation of the Academy held onMarch 12 th 2005 at the Yoga Sadhana Kendra, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

YOGA CHAKRAVARTHY title awarded by Gitanjali Yoga Centre at the 1 st AnnualDay Celebrations held at Pondicherry on 21 st September 2005.

Nominated as HONORARY SECRETARY FOR ALL INDIA by executive board ofInternational Yoga Federation, South America (2006). Received the "Dr. Sushila K. Thaker Prakruti Mandir Annual Research Award and

Gold Medal for work at the National Level in the field of Yoga from the Academy ofAyurveda Development and Research (AADAR), Ahmedabad, Gujarat (2006).

MATTALA VITTAGA MAMANI title by Valluvar Villisai Kuzhu , Pondicherry(2008).

MUTHAMIZH SUVAIGNAR title awarded by Valluvar Villisai Kuzhu , Pondicherry(2008).

SEVAI THILAKAM title awarded by Kalaithai Kalai Sangam in July 2008.

SHIVA YOGA CHUDAR title awarded by Muthamizh Mamani Pulavar IPattabiramane at Sambandar Charitram Dance Drama (2008).

YOGA KALAIMAMANI title awarded by Valluvar Villisai Kuzhu , under directionof Muthamizh Mamani Pulavar I Pattabiramane on occasion of the 23 rd PondicherryState Yoga Sports Championship (2008).

YOGA THILAKAM title awarded by Shakthi Medical Trust , under direction of DrParamakedou on 21 st May 2009.

Awarded SILVER MEDAL by PT Pazhaniraja Trust on 25 th July 2009 at Pondicherry inappreciation of social upliftment through Yoga and the Indian cultural arts.

SIVANERI ISAI CHEMMAL title awarded by Paniru Thirumurai Pannatu Manadu (World Shaiva Tamil Conference) on 13 th February 2010 at Pondicherry.

Awarded SRI AUROBINDO AWARD ( MAHAN ARVINDAR VIRUDU ) on November16th 2010 by the Pondicherry State Artists Association in recognition of his service forthe cause of spirituality.

Honoured for Yoga Seva by Kumari Selja Union Minister for Tourism during 18 th International Yoga Festival 2011 in the presence of Sri V Narayanasamy, Union Ministerfor Culture, Lt Governor of Pondicherry Dr Iqbal Singh, Chief Minister SriVaithiyalingam, Home Minister Sri Valsaraj, Tourism Minister Sri Malladi Krishna Rao& Social Welfare Minister Sri Kandasamy.

Awarded a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN FIELD OF YOGA AWARD on January

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2011 by the Department of Tourism, Govt of Pondicherry during the 18th

International Yoga Festival, Pondicherry-Jan, 2011. PALKALAISUDAR MAMANI title awarded by Valluvar Villisai Kuzhu , under

direction of Muthamizh Mamani Pulavar I Pattabiraman during 20 th Annual Day ofYoganjali Natyalayam, Pondicherry (7 th July, 2013) .

Awarded the SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY: BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD 2013 by Indian School Psychology Association (InSPA), during 3 rd National Conference onSchool Psychology Services to Multiple Disabled Children, held 22-24 November 2013at NIEPMD, Muttukadu, Tamil Nadu, India.


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Awarded BIODIVERSITY AWARD 2014 for excellence in spreading the awareness ofnature and culture internationally through Yoganjali Natyalayam. Award presented onbehalf of ARANYA Forest and Sanctuary, Auroville by Shri N Balabaskar IAS,Secretary Auroville Foundation in the presence of Ms Aster Patel, Kavignar RMeenakshi and Shri Sanjeev Agarwal of the Sri Aurobindo International Institute ofEducational Research (SAIIER).

Included in REFERENCE ASIA : Asias Whos Who of Men and Women ofAchievement (Revised Ed Vol. III) published by Rifacimento International, New Delhi-April 2014.

Included in EMERALD WHOS WHO IN ASIA (First Ed) published by RifacimentoInternational, New Delhi- June 2014.

Included in BIOGRAPHY INDIA (First Ed) published by Rifacimento International,New Delhi- August 2014.

Included in ASIA PACIFIC WHOS WHO (XIII Ed) published by RifacimentoInternational, New Delhi- January 2015.

Included in FAMOUS INDIA: NATIONS WHOS WHO published by Reguerdon Inc,New Delhi- February 2015.

Included in ASIA: MEN & WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT (Vol.VII) published byReguerdon Inc, New Delhi- February 2015.

Included in KOHINOOR PERSONALITIES OF ASIA (Vol. III) published byReguerdon Inc, New Delhi- April 2015.

Included in ASIAN AMERICAN WHOS WHO (Vol. VII) published by RifacimentoInternational, New Delhi, India.- May 2015

Honoured for his Yoga Seva for the Youth of Pondicherry by NEHRU YUVAKENDRA on the 1 st International Day of Yoga (21 June 2015). Award was presented byShri V Sabhapathy, Speaker Puducherry legislative Assembly in the presence ofHonorable Minsters, MLAs and eminent citizens of Pondicherry.

BHARAT EXCELLENCE AWARD and certificate of honor and felicitation fromFriendship Forum, New Delhi for his contribution towards promoting greaterfriendship and India-International cooperation. Award given by Dr GVGKrishnamurthy, Former Election Commissioner of India. June 2015.

He was honored with the SIGARAM (Peak of Excellence) award by the PondicherryDrama Association during its annual event on June 28 th 2015. This prestigious honorwas bestowed upon him in recognition of his service and achievements in the field ofmusic, dance and yoga.

BEST PERSONALITIES OF INDIA AWARD from Friendship Forum, New Delhi for

his excellent contribution towards welfare of people. August 2015. Included in ASIAN ADMIRABLE ACHIEVERS (Vol. VIII) published by Rifacimento

International, New Delhi, India.- September 2015. "MAHATMA GANDHI AWARD for Excellence to Outstanding Men and Women of

India" from Friendship Forum, New Delhi-November 2015. SHINING ACHIEVERS OF INDIA AWARD from Friendship Forum, New Delhi-

November 2015.


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Awarded BEST PAPER AWARD in the theme "Experiential Paradigm of Yoga inEducation" in the 8 th International Conference on Yoga & Education at Kaivalydhama,Lonavla, India from 27th - 30th December 2015. He received the award from the handsof Swami Maheshanandaji (Chairman Kaivalydhama) in the august presence of Dr BMHegde and Sri DR Karthikeyan.

BEST INDIAN PERSONALITIES AWARD 2016 from Friendship Forum, New Delhifor Excellence in Yoga - Feb 2016.

Included in ASIA PACIFIC WHOS WHO (XIV Ed) published by RifacimentoInternational, New Delhi- March 2016.

Included in FAMOUS INDIA: NATIONS WHOS WHO published by Reguerdon Inc,New Delhi- October 2016.

Recognized as PhD Guide (Yoga Therapy and Inter Disciplinary Research) by SriBalaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry in August 2016.

Recognized as IAYT CERTIFIED YOGA THERAPIST by International Associationof Yoga Therapists, USA in September 2016. First Indian to receive this honor.

Honored with the InSPA PK Subbaraja Trust Best Performance Award by the CM ofPuducherry Sri V Narayanasamy during 6th InSPA International Conference and 3rdInternational Conference of the Department of Applied Psychology of PondicherryUniversity at Convention Centre of the Pondicherry University on 13 Oct 2016.

Nominated to the prestigious National Board for the Promotion and Development ofYoga and Naturopathy , Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India on 3.12. 2017

PUBLICATIONS IN YOGA AND YOGA THERAPY :

I. BOOKS (23)

1. YOGA FOR CHILDREN (1985)

2. YOGA FOR MODERN MAN (2002) & e-book 2013

3. THEORY SYLLABUS FOR YOGA COMPETITIONS (2002)

4. A YOGIC APPROACH TO STRESS (2003), (2nd ed-2007) - Italian ed & e-book 2013

5. A PRIMER OF YOGA THEORY (2004, 2008, 2014, 2017) & e-book (2013, 2014)

6. YOGA VINA VIDAI THOGUPPU (Tamil-2005) - 2 nd ed, 2010 - Meena Ramanathan

7. YOGA: 1 TO 10 (2005) - Italian edition 2009 & e-book 2013

8. BASIC LESSONS IN HATHA YOGA (Tamil-2006) - Meena Ramanathan

9. Revised and edited the second edition of Dr Swami Gitananda Giris

CORRECTION OF BREATHING DISORDERS THROUGH RISHICULTUREASHTANGA YOGA (2006). - e-book 2013

10. Revised and edited the second edition of Dr Swami Gitananda Giris MUDRAS(2006). - e-book 2013

11. YOGA FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION .(2008) & e-book 2013

12. YOGA FOR HEALTH AND HEALING (2008) & e-book 2013

13. CHAKRAS: THE PSYCHIC CENTRES OF YOGA & TANTRA (2008) - e-book2013


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14. PRANAYAMA IN THE GITANANDA YOGA TRADITION (2008)-Italian edition2009 - e-book 2013

15. YOGA FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION (TAMIL-2009) -With Meena Ramanathan

16. HATHA YOGA OF THE GITANANDA YOGA TRADITION (2009) -Italianedition 2011 - e-book 2013

17. MEDITATION THE INNER YOGA (2009) - e-book 201318. Revised and edited the second edition of Dr Swami Gitananda Giris SURYA

NAMASKAR (2011). - e-book 2013

19. YOGA AND WELLNESS. A Yoga Module for Wellness by ICYER & YoganjaliNatyalayam, Puducherry. Published by MDNIY, New Delhi for the National YogaWeek- Feb 2011. - e-book 2013

20. UNDERSTANDING THE YOGA DARSHAN. An exploration of the Yoga Sutra ofMaharishi Patanjali. (2011) - e-book 2013

21. YOGA FOR A WHOLISTIC PERSONALITY. A Guide to Concepts and Practicesof Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga as Taught by Yogamaharishi Dr Swami GitanandaGiri Guru Maharaj, Founder Ananda Ashram. Published by MDNIY, New Delhi forthe National Yoga Week- Feb 2012. - e-book 2013

22. YOGA CHIKITSA: The Application of Yoga as a Therapy (2013) - e-book 2013

23. SARASWATIS PEARLS Dialogues on the Yoga of Sound with Dr. SangeetaLaura Biagi (2013). - e-book 2013

II. COMPILATIONS IN YOGA AND YOGA THERAPY: (25)1. NOTES FOR PRACTICAL YOGA CLASSES. A booklet prepared for the International

Yoga Festival conducted by Pondicherry Governments Tourism Department. (2000copies printed in 2006, 1500 copies reprinted in 2007, 1500 in 2008 and 1500 in 2009)

2. Compiled and edited 130 paged notes for the subject, SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF YOGAEDUCATION for students of the D.Y.Ed course at Pondicherry UniversityCommunity College (2006).

3. Compiled and edited 135 paged notes for the subject, PRINCIPLES AND METHODSOF YOGA THERAPY for students of the D.Y.Ed course at Pondicherry UniversityCommunity College (2007).

4. Compiled and edited 41 paged notes for the subject, YOGA PRACTICALS-I forstudents of the PGDY and D.Y.Ed courses at Pondicherry University CommunityCollege (2007).

5. Compiled and edited 62 paged notes for the subject, YOGA PRACTICALS-II forstudents of the PGDY and D.Y.Ed courses at Pondicherry University CommunityCollege (2007).

6. Compiled and edited 122 paged notes for the subject, PRINCIPLES AND METHODSOF YOGA PRACTICES for students of the D.Y.Ed course at Pondicherry UniversityCommunity College (2009).

7. Assisted Dr Madanmohan, Programme Director ACYTER, JIPMER in compilingProceedings of the National Workshop on Introducing Yoga in the MedicalCurriculum (2009-10).


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8. Assisted Dr Ishwara Acharya (PO YT) and Dr IV Basavaraddi, Director, MDNIY, NewDelhi in compiling a booklet on YOGA & TECHNOSTRESS for Yoga Week 2010conducted by MDNIY (2010).

9. Compiled 60 paged handout materials for the National Workshop on Role of Yoga inPrevention and Management of Hypertension, ACYTER, JIPMER, Pondicherry (2010).

10. Compiled 60 paged educational handout materials on the Role of Yoga in Preventionand Management of Diabetes Mellitus, ACYTER, JIPMER, Pondicherry (2010).11. Assisted Dr Madanmohan, Programme Director ACYTER, JIPMER in compiling

Proceedings of the National Workshop on Role of Yoga in Hypertension (2010).12. Editorial Board Member: YOGA TEACHERS MANUAL for School Teachers. MDNIY,

Dept of AYUSH, Ministry of Health, Govt of India, New Delhi (2010).13. Assisted Dr Madanmohan, Programme Director ACYTER, JIPMER in compiling

Proceedings of the National Workshop on Role of Yoga in Diabetes Mellitus (2011-12).

14. Compiled 125 paged monograph on Report on Yoga research Studies at ACYTER,

JIPMER: 2008-12 (2012).15. Compiled and edited Compilation of ACYTER bulletins from April 2009 to February

2012 (2012).16. Compiled and edited 80 paged E-SOUVENIR and handout materials for the CME-

cum-Workshop on Yoga & Lifestyle Disorders at MGMC&RI, Pondicherry on 22November 2013. This event was organized by Department of Physiology and Centre forYoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER), MGMC&RI, SBVU.

17. Guest Editor for the Yoga and Lifestyle Disorders section in a special issue onComplementary and Alternative Medicine of the Annals of SBV (July-December)2013.

18. Edited the YOGA DRISHTHI - A compilation of Swami Gitananda Giris quotationsby Dr Alan Davis. (2014) - e-book 2014

19. Compiled and edited 72 paged SOUVENIR for the CME on Sleep, consciousness andmeditation: neurophysiological correlates at MGMC&RI, Pondicherry on 27November 2014. This event was organized by Department of Physiology and Centre forYoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER), MGMC&RI, SBVU.

20. Invited to be part of the team for putting together the first medical textbook on yogaand yoga therapy, entitled The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care that isunder contract with a well-respected British textbook publisher (HandspringPublishing), and released in 2016. Was invited to be an advisor on the Yoga Therapysection for various disorders and be author for a chapter on the "Historicaldevelopments of Yoga as a therapy". The editorial team includes Timothy McCall, SatBir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, and Shirley Telles.

21. Compiled and edited 126 paged SOUVENIR for the INTERNATIONAL DAY OFYOGA celebrations at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University held at Pondicherry from 21 to26 June 2015. This event was organized by the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education andResearch in association with Pondicherry Yogasana Association and Department ofPhysiology, MGMCRI.

22. EDITOR of the Newsletter of the INDIAN YOGA ASSOCIATION , MDNIY, NewDelhi from December 2015 onwards.


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23. Compiled and edited 130 paged SOUVENIR for the INTERNATIONAL DAY OFYOGA celebrations at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University held at Pondicherry from 19 to21 June 2016. This event was organized by the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education andResearch in association with Pondicherry Yogasana Association, Department ofPhysiology, MGMCRI and Department of Tourism, Govt of Pondicherry.

24. Compiled and edited 96 paged Yoga Practical Notes for CYTER at Sri BalajiVidyapeeth, Pondicherry -2 November 2016.

25. Compiled and edited 128 paged SOUVENIR for the INTERNATIONAL DAY OFYOGA celebrations at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University held at Pondicherry from 19 to23 June 2017. This event was organized by the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education andResearch in association with Pondicherry Yogasana Association, Department ofPhysiology, MGMCRI and Department of Tourism, Govt of Pondicherry.

III. VIDEO PRODUCTIONS IN YOGA AND YOGA THERAPY:

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DVDs/ CDs with Super Audio Chennai:1. Pranayama For Health And Well Being

2. Yoga for insomnia by Ammaji (Dhivyananda creations)

3. Satyam-Shivam-Sundaram (Dhivyananda creations)

4. Yoga Mudras- gestures for your hands, feet and eyes

5. Body Talk- Yoga gestures of the human body

6. Yoga Stress Busters

7. Yoga for breathing disorders

8. Yoga for weight loss

9. Meditation: The Inner Yoga

10. Chakras: the psychic centres of Yoga and Tantra

11. Yoga for diabetes

12. Yoga for hypertension

13. Yoga for spinal health

14. Yoga for healthy digestion

15. Yoga for arthritis

16. Yoga for pelvic health

17. Yoga for sleeping disorders18. Advanced Pranayamas

19. Yoga in Your Office Also available as applications for iPhone and iPad

2. MUSIC THERAPY AND YOGA (One DVD-three VCDs). Artistic choreography ofYogasanas performed by students of Yognat the under direction of Dr Ananda in tunewith music composed by Dr Harre Harren, musicologist and music therapist. Thesethree VCDs are available separately or in combination in one DVD from VeduElectronics, Chennai.


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3. Coordinated production of the DVD HOMAGE TO THE NAVAGRAHAS (liveperformance) of Yognats dance drama (2006).

4. Coordinated the production of KARNA CHARITRAM a DVD (live performance) ofthe dance drama by Yoganjali Natyalayam (2007).

5. Coordinated the production of SAMBANDAR CHARITRAM a DVD (live

performance) of dance drama by Yoganjali Natyalayam (2008).6. Coordinated the production of PANCHALI SABADAM a DVD (live performance) of

dance drama by Yoganjali Natyalayam (2009).

7. Coordinated the production of MURUGA MURUGA a DVD (live performance) ofdance drama by Yoganjali Natyalayam (2010).

8. Coordinated the production of SHAKUNTALA a DVD (live performance) of dancedrama by Yoganjali Natyalayam (2011).

9. Coordinating Yoga expert with the STILL WATERS Company in Chennai for theAdvert film on the International Yoga Festival that won a BRONZE MEDAL atCANNES 2008 . Reported in The Hindu Metro Plus, Chennai the 7 th July 2008.

10. Presented 5 episodes on Yoga for NDTV Good times (Reebok life channel) on Yoga forneck pain, thyroid disorders, balance and stability, breathing disorders andPranayamas (2008) with numerous repeat broadcasts in 2009.

11. BASICS OF MRIDUNGAM : a VCD on basic lessons on the Mridungam.

12. Featured in Yoga: An Ancient Vision of Life , a full length documentary film by thefamed art historian Shri Benoy K Behl that has been showcased in many prestigiousfilms festivals worldwide (2014).

13. Featured in Yoga Therapy in India , a video project by Joseph and Lilian Le Page,Directors of Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) in the USA and Enchanted Mountain YogaCenter in Brazil. (2014-15)

14. Featured in Yoga: The Divinity of Grace , a documentary film by famed art historianShri Benoy K Behl showcased in many prestigious films festivals worldwide (2016).

IV. MUSIC ALBUMS:

1. Coordinated, composed and sang Classical Carnatic Music in English for the music albumTHE YOGA OF SOUND . (1998)

2. Coordinated and sang exclusive Classical Carnatic Tamil compositions for the music albumTAMIL INBAM . 1999

3. Played Mridungam for Kalaimamani Pulavar Thiru I Pattabiramans Music Album-SENDHEN TAMILISAI (2002)

4. Coordinated and played Mridungam for Smt Jyothirmayis Carnatic Vocal Music AlbumBHAKTI MANI MALA (2003)

5. Coordinated the re-mastering and release of BHAJANS WITH SWAMIJI audio albumof Ananda Ashram Bhajans (2003)

6. Coordinated the production of PANCHAKSHARA JAPA audio album of AnandaAshrams Maha Shivaratri Chanting (2004)

7. Coordinated the production of PRANAVA SADHANA audio album of AnandaAshrams AUM (OM) Chanting (2004)


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8. Played Mridungam for Dr M Harre Harrens (Music therapist and healer) Indian MusicTherapy (2005) produced by Magnetic Marketing (P) Ltd, Chennai.

9. Played Mridungam for Dr M Harre Harrens (Music therapist and healer) Nada YogaSangam (2005) produced by Magnetic Marketing (P) Ltd, Chennai.

10. Played Mridungam for Dr M Harre Harrens (Music therapist and healer) Music Therapy

(2005) produced by Magnetic Marketing (P) Ltd, Chennai.11. Coordinated the production of YOGNAT DANCE ITEMS-1 an audio album with a

collection of various items from Yoganjali Natyalayam live performances.

12. Coordinated the production of YOGNAT DANCE ITEMS-2 an audio album with acollection of various items from Yoganjali Natyalayam live performances.

13. Coordinated the production of YOGNAT DANCE ITEMS-3 an audio album with acollection of various items from Yoganjali Natyalayam live performances.

14. Coordinated the production of VINTAGE CLASSICAL VOCAL an audio album withan archival collection of songs from a concert by Kalaimamani Srirengam R Ranganathanone South Indias greatest classical vocalist who was Dr Anandas musical Guru.

15. Coordinated the production of DIKSHITAR KRITHIS an audio album with an archivalcollection of Muthuswami Dikshitar compositions sung by Kalaimamani Srirengam RRanganathan one South Indias greatest classical vocalist who was Dr Anandas musicalGuru.

16. Composed and choreographed an entire Bharata Natyam Margam that has been released asa live audio CD ANANDA NARTANA MARGAM by Dhivyananda Creations in 2007.

17. Coordinated and led CHANTING THE YOGA SUTRA , a two disc Audio CD compilationproduced and distributed by Super Audio, Chennai in 2011. Also available as applications foriPhone and iPad

V. PUBLISHED PAPERS IN YOGA AND YOGA THERAPY: (180) 1. Madanmohan, Udupa K, Bhavanani AB, Krishnamurthy N, Pal GK. Modulation of cold

pressor- induced stress by Shavasan in normal adult volunteers. Indian J PhysiolPharmacol 2002; 46 (3): 307-12.

2. Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Udupa K. Effect of direction of head on heart rate andblood pressure. Yoga Mimamsa 2002; 34: 116-22.

3. Bhavanani AB. A scientific analysis of the nasal cycle and its applications.Nisargopachar Varta (National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune); 2002; 5: 18-20.

4. Udupa K, Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Vijayalakshmi P, Krishnamurthy N. Effect ofPranayama training on cardiac and autonomic function in normal young adults. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2003; 47(1): 27-33.

5. Bhavanani AB, Madanmohan, Udupa K. Acute effect of Mukh Bhastrika (a bellowsbreathing) on reaction time. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2003; 47(3): 297-300.

6. Madanmohan, Jatiya L, Udupa K, Bhavanani AB. Effect of Yoga training on handgrip,respiratory pressures and pulmonary function. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2003; 47(4):387-392.

7. Vijayalakshmi P, Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Patil A, Kumar Babu PBVP.Modulation of stress induced by isometric handgrip test in hypertensive patientsfollowing yogic relaxation training. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2004; 48(1): 59-64.


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8. Bhavanani AB. Recent studies on Yoga at JIPMER. Yoga Life 2003; 34(6): 3-11.

9. Madanmohan, Vijayalakshmi P, Udupa K, Bhavanani AB, Prakash ES. Review ofShavasan studies conducted at JIPMER during 2001-02. Yoga Mimamsa 2003; 35 (1 and2): 26-34.

10. Bhavanani AB. A study of the pattern of nasal dominance with reference to different

phases of the lunar cycle. Yoga Life 2004; 35(6): 19-24.11. Bhavanani AB. Integral psychology of Yoga. Nisargopachar Varta (National Institute of

Naturopathy, Pune); 2004; 7: 9-11.

12. Bhavanani AB. Yoga for stress management. Nisargopachar Varta (National Institute ofNaturopathy, Pune); 2004; 8: 9-12.

13. Madanmohan, Prakash ES, Bhavanani AB, Kamath MG, Amudhan J. Effect of six weeksof Shavasan training on spectral measures of short term heart rate variability in younghealthy volunteers. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2004; 48(3): 370-73.

14. Madanmohan, Udupa K, Bhavanani AB, Shatapathy CC, Sahai A. Modulation ofcardiovascular response to exercise by Yoga training. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2004;48(4): 461-65.

15. Madanmohan, Prakash ES, Bhavanani AB. Correlation between short term heart ratevariability indices and heart rate, blood pressure indices, pressor reactivity to isometrichandgrip in healthy young male subjects. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2005; 49(2): 132-38.

16. Madanmohan, Udupa K, Bhavanani AB, Vijayalakshmi P and Surendiran A. Effect ofslow and fast Pranayamas on reaction time and cardio respiratory variables. Indian JPhysiol Pharmacol 2005; 49(3): 313-18.

17. Bhavanani AB. Introducing integral Yoga psychology in the teacher educationcurriculum. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology 2006; 32 (No.2)Special Issue: 204-13.

18. Bhavanani AB. Yoga and modern medicine: possible meeting points. Proceedings of thesymposia on Role of Yoga in enhancement of human performance and Yoga incontemporary medicine. JIPMER. Dec 2005. pg 6-19.

19. Bhavanani AB. Pranayama and its therapeutic potential. Proceedings of the NationalWorkshop on Pranayama: techniques, physiological basis and therapeutic potential. JIPMER. Dec 2005.pg 17-25.

20. Bhavanani AB. Guidelines for the practice of Pranayama and classification ofPranayamas. Proceedings of the National Workshop on Pranayama: techniques,physiological basis and therapeutic potential. JIPMER. Dec 2005. pg 26-33.

21. Bhavanani AB. Introducing integral Yoga psychology in the teacher educationcurriculum. Applying Psychology in Teacher Education. Pondicherry Cooperative BookSociety 2006. pg 111-27.

22. Bhavanani AB. Yoga for health in children. Souvenir of the National Yoga Week 2007.MDNIY, New Delhi, March 2007. Pg 74-80.

23. Bhavanani AB. Yoga and modern medicine: possible meeting points. Souvenir of theNational Yoga Week 2007. MDNIY, New Delhi, March 2007. Pg 81-87.

24. Bhavanani AB. Yoga for breathing difficulties. Applications of yoga therapy. Acollection of articles by eminent teachers and Gurus by Federation Francophone deyoga. Quebec, Canada. 2007. pg 132-48


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25. Bhavanani AB. Concepts and methods of teaching yoga. Effective teaching skills.Pondicherry Cooperative Book Society 2007. pg 126-34

26. Bhavanani AB. Yoga and stress. Yoga Vijnana, a quarterly journal of Morarji DesaiNational Institute of Yoga, New Delhi. July-Sept 2007: pg 9-26.

27. Bhavanani AB. Classification of actions according to the Gunas. Yoga Mimamsa 2006;

37 : 176-8128. Bhavanani AB. Swarodaya Vijnana- A scientific study of the nasal cycle. Yoga

Mimamsa 2007; 39: 32-38.

29. Bhavanani AB. Scientific basis for some Yoga practices in sinusitis. Yoga Mimamsa2007; 39 : 56-61.

30. Bhavanani AB. Basic practice of some pranayamas. Nisargopachar Varta (NationalInstitute of Naturopathy, Pune); 2007; 4: 15-18.

31. Bhavanani AB. Yoga for health in children. Nisargopachar Varta (National Institute ofNaturopathy, Pune); 2007; 5: 5-8.

32. Bhavanani AB. Indian approaches to school psychology. Souvenir of the National Yoga

Week. MDNIY, New Delhi, February 2009. Pg 90-93.33. Therapeutic potential of Yoga. Souvenir of the UGC sponsored National Seminar on

Yoga and Holistic health. Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol, RTM Nagpur University, 5thApril 2009. Pg 19-23.

34. Bhavanani AB. Rheumatological and immunological aspects of aging and theimportance of integrated approach of yoga in senior citizens. Yoga Mimamsa 2009; 41 :23-33.

35. Bhavanani AB. Learning the art of relaxation. Yoga Mimamsa 2009; 41 : 303-14.

36. Bhavanani AB and Bhavanani D. Bharatanatyam and Yoga. Yoga Mimamsa 2009; 41 :388-408.

37. Bhavanani AB. Therapeutic potential of Yoga (revised). Proceedings of the NationalWorkshop on Introducing Yoga in Medical Curriculum. ACTYER, JIPMER,Pondicherry. March, 2009. Pg 51-55.

38. Bhavanani AB. Yoga and modern medicine: possible meeting points. Proceedings of theNational Workshop on Introducing Yoga in Medical Curriculum. ACTYER, JIPMER,Pondicherry. March, 2009. Pg 25-36.

39. Bhavanani AB. Classification of actions according to the gunas. Nisargopachar Varta2009; May: 21-24.

40. Bhavanani AB. Principles of Yoga Chikitsa (Yoga Therapy). Asana Journal. August2009: 20-23

41. Bhavanani AB. Integral Psychology of Yoga Therapy. Integral Yoga Magazine, USA.Summer 2009: 14-17.

42. Bhavanani AB. Are We Practicing Yoga Therapy Or Yogopathy? Integral YogaMagazine; Fall 2009: 10-11.

43. Bhavanani AB. Application of Yogic concepts in promotion of positive health. Souvenirof the National Yoga Week 2010. MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2010. Pg 140-143

44. Bhavanani AB. Combating technostress through Yoga. Souvenir of the National YogaWeek 2010. MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2010. Pg 201-214

45. Bhavanani AB. Yoga practices for health. Nisargopachar Varta 2010; March: 28-35.


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46. Bhavanani AB and Ramanathan M. Vairagya: Bedrock of Yoga Sadhana. YogaMimamsa 2010;42: 48-57.

47. Bhavanani AB. An overview of the Yoga Sutras. Integral Yoga Magazine USA. Spring2010: 8-10.

48. Bhavanani AB. Yoga and cervical spondylosis. Proceedings of the National Seminar

cum Workshop on Role of Yoga in Geriatric Care with special reference toOsteoarthritis. ACYER, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. March 2010. pg 34.

49. Ramanathan M and Bhavanani AB. Yoga for the silver citizens. Proceedings of theNational Seminar cum Workshop on Role of Yoga in Geriatric Care with specialreference to Osteoarthritis. ACYER, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. March2010. pg 38.

50. Bhavanani AB. Yoga: A boon for maternal and child health. Yoga Mimamsa 2010; 42:146-52.

51. Bhavanani AB and Bhavanani MD. Hatha Yoga: The Sadhana of Kali Yuga. IntegralYoga Magazine USA. Summer 2010: 8-11.

52. Bhavanani AB. Yoga and hypertension. Proceedings of the National Workshop cumSeminar on Role of Yoga in Prevention & Management of Hypertension. ACYTER, JIPMER, Pondicherry. Mar 2010. pg 43-50.

53. Bhavanani AB. Yoga practices for hypertension. Proceedings of National Workshopcum Seminar on Role of Yoga in Prevention & Management of Hypertension. ACTYER, JIPMER, Pondicherry. March 2010. pg 89-103.

54. Bhavanani AB. Pranayama: its therapeutic and spiritual potential. Integral YogaMagazine; Fall 2010: 12-15.

55. Bhavanani AB. Normalization of the blood pressure with Yoga. Proceedings of theInternational Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference Yoga in Science - Future andPerspectives organised by the Yoga Federation of Serbia, Belgrade Sept 23-24, 2010. pg

184-8856. Bhavanani AB.Yogic perspectives on depression and mental health.Proceedings of the

Seminar on Yoga and Depression organised by Advanced Centre for Yoga, NIMHANS,Bangalore. Sept 2010. pg 25-34.

57. Bhavanani AB. Application of yoga concept in the health improvement. Proceedings ofthe International Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference Yoga in Science - Future andPerspectives organised by Yoga Federation of Serbia, Belgrade Sept 23-24, 2010. pg189-93

58. Bhavanani AB. Ante natal and post natal Yoga practices. Souvenir of the 8th NationalConference of the Society of Midwives-India. JIPMER, Pondicherry. November 2010. pg37-49

59. Bhavanani AB. Health and Well Being: A Yogic Perspective. Souvenir of the NationalYoga Week 2011. MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2011. Pg 70-79.

60. Bhavanani AB, Udupa K, Madanmohan, Ravindra PN. A comparative study of slowand fast suryanamaskar on physiological functions. Int J Yoga 2011; 4: 72-77.

61. Bhavanani AB. Yoga practices for prevention and management of diabetes. Proceedingsof the National Workshop-cum-Seminar on Role of Yoga in Prevention andManagement of Diabetes Mellitus. ACTYER, JIPMER, Pondicherry. March 2011. p 77-94.


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85. Bhavanani AB, Sanjay Z, Madanmohan, Jayasettiaseelon E, Dayanidy G,Vithiyalakshmi L. A Review of Selected Yoga Research Findings from ACYTER, JIPMER in 2008-12. SENSE, 2012, Vol. 2 (2), 203-13.

86. Bhavanani AB, Madanmohan, Sanjay Z, Vithiyalakshmi L. Immediate cardiovasculareffects of pranava relaxation in patients of hypertension and diabetes. BiomedicalHuman Kinetics 2012; 4:66-69.

87. Bhavanani AB, Madanmohan, Sanjay Z. Suryanadi pranayama (right unilateral nostrilbreathing) may be safe for hypertensives. Journal of Yoga and Physical Therapy 2012; 2:118.

88. Bhavanani AB, Meena Ramanathan. Immediate cardiovascular effects of savitripranayama in sitting and supine positions in female volunteers. Yoga Mimamsa 2012;44 (2): 101-12.

89. Bhavanani AB. Vairagya: The foundation of Yoga Sadhana. Integral Yoga Magazine2012; Spring: 23-25.

90. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Harichandrakumar K T. Immediate effect ofmukhabhastrika (a bellows type pranayama) on reaction time in mentally challenged

adolescents. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2012; 56 : 17418091. Bhavanani AB, Sanjay Z, Madanmohan. Immediate effect of chandranadi pranayama

(left unilateral forced nostril breathing) on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensivepatients. Int J Yoga 2012; 5: 108-11

92. Bhavanani AB. A brief geographical history of yoga in modern India. International JYoga and Allied Sciences 2012; 1 (2): 156-68.

93. Bhavanani AB. HRV as a research tool in yoga. Souvenir of the CMEcum- Workshopon Heart rate variability: a diagnostic and research tool. Dept of Physiology,MGMCRI, Puducherry. 12.06.2012. pp 16-24.

94. Bhavanani AB. Importance of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in

yoga therapy in preempting possible complications of obesity. Yoga Mimamsa 2012; 43:4: 316-325

95. Bhavanani AB. Understanding the Science of Yoga. Yoga Mimamsa 2012; 44 (3): 228-45.

96. Bhavanani AB. Obstacles on the path of Yoga. Yoga Life 2012; 43: (9) 3-9

97. Bhavanani AB. Positive health through Yoga. Nisargopachar Varta 2012; 4 (9): 31-34.

98. Bhavanani AB. Yoga in Healthcare. Proceedings of Patient First - Joint InternationalConference on Quality Assurance and Patient Safety. Organized by Sri BalajiVidyapeeth & Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow. Puducherry. Nov 2012.pp 96-105.

99. Bhavanani AB. Yoga: The original mind-body medicine. Integral Yoga Magazine. Fall

2012. pg 16-17.100. Bhavanani AB. HRV as a research tool in yoga. Yoga Mimamsa 2012; 44 (3): 188-99.

101. Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Dayanidy G, Sanjay Z, Basavaraddi IV. Effect of yogatherapy on reaction time, biochemical parameters and wellness score of peri and postmenopausal diabetic patients. International J Yoga 2012; 5: 10-15.

102. Bhavanani AB. Concepts of Health in Dravidian Yogic Treatises. Open AccessScientific Reports (Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy) 2012; 1: 123.


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103. Bhavanani AB. Yoga for a healthy back. International Light (Official Journal of IYTA,Australia) 2012; July-September: 6-11.

104. Bhavanani AB. Yoga is not an intervention, but maybe Yogopathy is. Int J Yoga 2012; 5:157-58.

105. Bhavanani AB. Psychosomatic mechanisms of Yoga. Nisargopachar Varta 2013; 5 (4):

31-35.106. Bhavanani AB, Sanjay Z, Jayasettiaseelon E, Dayanidy G, Vithiyalakshmi L,

Madanmohan. Physiological and psychological effects of a yoga training programme inparamedical students. Yoga Mimamsa 2013; 44 (4): 246-64.

107. Gaur GS, Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Subramanian SK. Effect of yoga on cardio-respiratory functions. Biomedicine 2013; 32 (2): 182-86.

108. Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB. Studies on the Beneficial Effects of Yoga Training onAdolescents of Pondicherry. Souvenir of the National Yoga Week 2013. MDNIY, NewDelhi, Feb 2013. Pg 48-53.

109. Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Pal GK, Udupa K, Krishnamurthy N. A comparativestudy of the effects of asan, pranayama and asan-pranayama training on neurologicaland neuromuscular functions of Pondicherry police trainees. Int J Yoga 2013; 6: 96-103.

110. Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Sanjay Z, Vithiyalakshmi L, Dayanidy G. Effects of acomprehensive eight week yoga therapy programme on cardiovascular health inpatients of essential hypertension. Indian J Traditional Knowledge 2013;12 (3): 535-41.

111. Bhavanani AB. Yoga: The ideal way of life. Yoga Mimamsa 2013; 44 (4): 314-25.

112. Bhavanani AB. Role of Yoga in geriatric psychiatric disorders. International J Yoga &Allied Sciences 2013; 2 (1): 59-68.

113. Bhavanani AB. Yoga in health care. Annals of SBV 2012; 1 (2): 15-24.

114. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Balaji R and Pushpa D. Immediate effect of

suryanamaskar on reaction time and heart rate in female volunteers. Indian J PhysiolPharmacol 2013; 57 (2): 199204.

115. Bhavanani AB. Modern Medicine, Meet Yoga. Integral Yoga Magazine USA. Fall 2013.pg 21-23.

116. Dinesh T, Sharma V K, Raja Jeyakumar M, Syam Sunder A, Gopinath M, BhavananiAB. Effect of 8 weeks of pranav pranayama training on pulmonary function testparameters in young healthy, volunteers of JIPMER population. Int Res J Pharm AppSci 2013; 3 (4):116-18.

117. Dinesh T, Gaur G S, Sharma V K, Velkumary S, Bhavanani AB. Effect of 12 weeks ofkapalabhati pranayama training on cardio-respiratory parameters in young, healthyvolunteers of JIPMER population. International Journal of Medical & PharmaceuticalSciences Research and Review 2013; 1 (4): 53-61.

118. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Madanmohan. Immediate cardiovascular effects of asingle yoga session in different conditions. AlternInteg Med 2013; 2: 144.

119. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Madanmohan, Srinivasan AR. Hematological,biochemical and psychological effects of a yoga training programme in nursingstudents. Int Res J Pharm App Sci 2013; 3(6):17-23

120. Bhavanani AB. Psychosomatic mechanisms of yoga. Annals of SBV 2013; 2 (2): 27-31.


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121. Bhavanani AB. Yoga practices for prevention and management of lifestyle disorders.Annals of SBV 2013; 2 (2): 32-40.

122. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Balaji R, Pushpa D. Differential effects of uninostriland alternate nostril pranayamas on cardiovascular parameters and reaction time. Int JYoga 2014; 7: 60-65.

123. Sharma VK, Raja Jeyakumar M, Velkumary S, Subramanian SK, Bhavanani AB,Madanmohan, Sahai A, Dinesh T. Effect of Fast and Slow Pranayama Practice onCognitive Functions in Healthy Volunteers. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research2014; 8 (1) : 10-13.

124. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Madanmohan. Immediate effect of alternate nostrilbreathing on cardiovascular parameters and reaction time. Online InternationalInterdisciplinary Research Journal 2014; 4; (Sp Issue): 297-302.

125. Bhavanani AB. Yogic perspectives on mental health. International Light 2014. Jan-March: 14-17.

126. Bhavanani AB. Yoga. Clinical Roundup: Selected Treatment Options for Depression.Alternative and Complementary Therapies 2014; 20: 54-55.

127. Bhavanani AB, Madanmohan, Ramanathan M, Srinivasan AR. Yoga improvespsychophysical health of nursing students. Souvenir of the National Yoga Week 2014.MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2014. Pg 65-70.

128. Bhavanani AB. Introducing integral yoga education for the youth. Souvenir of theNational Yoga Week 2014. MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2014. Pg 84.

129. Ramanathan M and Bhavanani AB. Immediate effect of chandra and suryanadipranayamas on cardiovascular parameters and reaction time in a geriatric population.International Journal of Physiology 2014; 2 (1): 59-63.

130. Rajajeyakumar M, Amudharaj D, Bandiharikrishna, Madanmohan T, Jeyasettiseloune,Bhavanani AB. Immediate effect of different pranayam on short term heart ratevariability in health care students. A preliminary study. International Journal ofPhysiology 2014; 2 (1): 39-43.

131. Bhavanani AB. Yoga: A novel integrative therapy. NisarVarta 2014; 6 (5): 13-15.

132. Bhavanani AB, Jayasettiaseelon E, Sanjay Z, Madanmohan. Immediate effect ofchandranadi pranayam on heart rate variability and cardiovascular parameters inpatients of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Yoga Mimamsa 2013; 45 (1&2): 1-13.

133. Dinesh T, Gaur GS, Sharma VK, Bhavanani AB, Rajajeyakumar M, Sunder AS.Effect ofslow and fast pranayama training on handgrip strength and endurance in healthyvolunteers. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research2014; 8 (5): BC01-03.

134. Bhavanani AB. Diverse dimensions of Yoga for the youth. Proceedings of NationalSeminar on "Dimensions of Yoga and its dynamics" organized by KrishnamacharyaYoga Mandiram and MoP Vaishnav College, Chennai. 4.7.2014. pg 39-52.

135. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Madanmohan. Yoga and mind body therapies inhealth and disease: a brief review. Annals of SBV 2014; 3 (1): 29-41.

136. Bhavanani AB. Yogic perspectives on mental health. Annals of SBV 2014; 3 (1):47-52.

137. Bhavanani AB. The yoga of interpersonal relationships. Annals of SBV 2014; 3(1): 53-60.


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138. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Balaji R, Pushpa D. Comparative immediate effect ofdifferent yoga asanas on heart rate and blood pressure in healthy young volunteers.International Journal of Yoga 2014; 7: 89-95.

139. Bhavanani AB. Diverse dimensions of Yoga. Yoga Mimamsa. 2014; 46:3-8.

140. Majewski L and Bhavanani AB. A novel rejuvenation program for cancer patients at

Kaivalyadhama, India. Yoga Mimamsa 2014; 46:20-24.141. Bhavanani AB and Ramanathan M. Meditation the Inner Yoga. Souvenir of the CME

on Sleep, consciousness and meditation: neurological correlates. Department ofPhysiology & CYTER, Puducherry. 27.11.2014. pg 30-3532.

142. Dinesh T, Gaur G S, Sharma V K, Madanmohan T, Harichandra Kumar K, BhavananiAB. Comparative effect of 12 weeks of slow and fast pranayama training on pulmonaryfunction in young, healthy volunteers: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Yoga 2015;8: 22-26.

143. Bhavanani AB. Role of yoga in health and disease. Journal of Symptoms and Signs2014; 3(5): 399-406.

144. Bhavanani AB. Role of yoga in non-communicable diseases: A brief review. Souvenirof the National Yoga Week 2015. MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2015. Pg 53-60.

145. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Trakroo M. Single session of integrated silver yogaprogram improves cardiovascular parameters in senior citizens. J IntercultEthnopharmacol 2015; 4(2): 134-37.

146. Bhavanani AB. Potential of yoga as a therapy. Souvenir of International Day of Yogacelebrations. SBVU, Puducherry. 21-26, June 2015. pg 80-83.

147. Bhavanani AB and Ramanathan M. Yoga practices for prevention and management ofpsychosomatic stress disorders. Souvenir of International Day of Yoga celebrations.SBVU, Puducherry. 21-26, June 2015. pg 92-106.

148. Punita P, Trakroo M, Palamalai SR, Subramanian S, Bhavanani AB, Madhavan C.Randomized controlled trial of 12-week yoga therapy as lifestyle intervention in

patients of essential hypertension and cardiac autonomic function tests. Natl J PhysiolPharm Pharmacol 2016; 6: 19-26.

149. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Trakroo M, Thirusangu S. Effects of a single session ofyogic relaxation on cardiovascular parameters in a transgender population.International Journal of Physiology 2016; 4 (1) : 27-31.

150. Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB. Health status of elderly women residing in a hospicein Pondicherry. International Journal of Physiology 2016 ; 4 (1): 76-80.

151. Bhavanani AB, Raj JB, Ramanathan M, Trakroo M. Effect of different pranayamas onrespiratory sinus arrhythmia. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2016; 10:

CC04-CC06.152. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M. Nasal cycle and its therapeutic applications: a yogic

perspective. Proceedings of the National Conference on Chronobiology and Health.MGMCRI, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry. 18-19 March 2016. pp 26-28.

153. Bhavanani AB. A brief qualitative survey on the utilization of yoga research resourcesby yoga teachers. J Intercult Ethnopharmacol. 2016; 5(2): 168-173

154. Sovik R, Bhavanani AB. History, Philosophy, and Practice of Yoga. In: Sat Bir Khalsa,Lorenzo Cohen, Timothy McCall, and Shirley Telles editors. The Principles and Practiceof Yoga in Health Care. East Lothian, UK: Handspring Pub Ltd ; 2016. p 17-29.


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155. Bhavanani AB. Yoga and Cardiovascular Health: Exploring Possible Benefits andPostulated Mechanisms. SM J Cardiovasc Dis. 2016; 1(1):1003.

156. Bhavanani AB. Integrating yoga and modern medical science. Souvenir of theNational Seminar and CME on Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education.SBVU, Puducherry. 19-21 June 2016. Pg 48-55.

157. Bhavanani AB. Yoga as a therapy in modern medical settings. Souvenir of theNational Seminar and CME on Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education.SBVU, Puducherry. 19-21 June 2016. Pg 70-73.

158. Bhavanani AB. Simple yoga practices for health professionals. Souvenir of theNational Seminar and CME on Introducing Yoga in Health Professions Education.SBVU, Puducherry. 19-21 June 2016. Pg 74-86.

159. Madanmohan T and Bhavanani AB. Physiological Benefits Of Yogic Practices: A BriefReview. International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine 2016; 1(1):0031-0043.

160. Bhavanani AB. Understanding Yoga as a Therapy. Journal of Yoga and Physiotherapy2016; 1 (1): 555551.

161. Bhavanani AB. Mental Health and Wellbeing through Yoga. Jacobs Journal of Yogaand Natural Medicine 2016; 1(1): 004.

162. Bhavanani AB, Majewski L, Tiwari S. Effects of an Intensive 3-Week Yoga Retreat onSense of Well Being in Cancer Survivors. J Alt Med Res 2016; 2(2): 116.

163. Majewski L, Bhavanani AB. Enhancing Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors throughYoga. Annals of SBV 2016; 5 (2): 7-13.

164. Bierski K, Bhavanani AB, Eswaran S, Madanmohan. Finding Peace on a PsychiatricWard with Yoga: Report on a Pilot AnthropologicalStudy in Pondicherry, India. Annals of SBV 2016; 5 (2): 14-19.

165. Bhavanani AB. Yoga Therapy: An Overview. Annals of SBV 2016; 5 (2): 28-30.

166. Bhavanani AB. Integrating Yoga in Health Professional Education: The SBVExperience. Annals of SBV 2017; 6 (1): 28-32.

167. Vasanthan S, Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Hanifah M, Jaiganesh K. Comparativestudy on the effect of yogic relaxing asanas and pranayamas on cardiovascular responsein healthy young volunteers. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2017;7(1):127-130.

168. Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB, Trakroo M. Effect of a 12-week yoga therapy programon mental health status in elderly women inmates of a hospice. Int J Yoga 2017; 10: 24-28.

169. Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB. Understanding how yoga works: a short review offindings from CYTER, Pondicherry, India. EJPMR 2017; 4(1): 256-262.

170. Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB. Mental health and wellbeing in silver citizens throughyoga. EJBPS 2017; 4 (3): 288-292.

171. Vasanthan S, Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Hanifah M , Jaiganesh K.Effect of yogicrelaxing asans and pranayams on heart rate variability and perceived stress in healthyYoung volunteers - a comparative study. Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2017; 8 (2): 71-76.

172. Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB. Research studies on the role of yoga in chronicdiseases. Souvenir of International Day of Yoga celebrations 2k17 at SBVU,Puducherry. 19-23, June 2017. pg 47-51.


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173. Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB. Resilience as an antidote to chronic diseases: Possiblerole of Yoga. Souvenir of International Day of Yoga celebrations 2k17 at SBVU,Puducherry. 19-23, June 2017. pg 52-56.

174. Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M. Yoga therapy for chronic diseases: psychosomaticaspects. Souvenir of International Day of Yoga celebrations 2k17 at SBVU, Puducherry.19-23, June 2017. pg 57-63.

175. Bhavanani AB. Integrating Yoga in Health Professional Education: The SBVExperience. Journal of Education Technology in Health Sciences, May-August,2017;4(2): 42-46.

176. Bhavanani AB and Ramanathan M. Psychophysiology of Yoga Postures: Ancient andModern Perspectives of Asanas. In: Shirley Telles and Nilkamal Singh editors.Research-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga. IGI Global,Editors:,2017. p.1-16

177. Bhavanani AB. Efficacy of Yoga in Respiratory Disorders: Some Research Finding.Tamilnadu and Puducherry State Conference on Pulmonary Diseases TAPPCON 2017at SBVU, Pondicherry. Pg 55-57.

178. Bhavanani AB. Yoga for Dental Professional : Scope and Simplified Practices. Journalof Scientific Dentistry, 2017;7(1):1-11.

179. Bhavanani AB. Role of yoga in prevention and management of lifestyle disorders.Yoga Mimamsa 2017; 49: 42-7.

180. Pal D, K, Bhalla A, Bammidi S, Telles S, Kohli A, Kumar S, Devi P, Kaur N, Sharma K,Kumar R, Malik N, Thakur V, Bhargava G, G, Goyal A, K, Devi G, Chauhan S, Singh G,Ahmad S, Joshi M, Narwal S, Sharma K, Tyagi R, Modgil S, Bali P, Bhatt V, Sharma J,Singh A, Negi J, Rajesh S, K, Sharma G, Sharma P, Vats R, Nagarathna R, Bhavanani A,B, Burugupalli K, M, Vetrivendan R, Nagendra H, R, Anand A. Can Yoga-BasedDiabetes Management Studies Facilitate Integrative Medicine in India Current Statusand Future Directions. Integr Med Int 2017;4:125-141

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1. Effect of yogic breathing exercises on systolic time intervals in normal young adults.Proceedings of the 47th Annual Conference of Association of Physiologists andPharmacologists of India (APPI). Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 45 (5) 2001. Pg. 117.

2. Effect of direction of head on heart rate and blood pressure during Shavasan.Proceedings of the 47th Annual Conference of Association of Physiologists andPharmacologists of India (APPI). Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 45 (5) 2001.pg 60.

3. Modulation of cold pressor- induced stress by Shavasan in normal adult volunteers.Yogic Prakritik Jeevan Sandesh. 2002; 2 (2, 3, 4): pg. 3.

4. Effect of Pranayama training on cardiac function in normal young adults. YogicPrakritik Jeevan Sandesh. 2002 ; 2 (2,3,4): pg 4.

5. Effect of Mukh Bhastrika (a Yogic bellows type breathing) on reaction time. Souvenirand abstracts 23rd Annual Conference of the Indian Association of BiomedicalScientists, JIPMER, Pondicherry, 6.10. 2002. Pg 38.


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6. Effect of Yoga training on pulmonary functions and handgrip endurance. Souvenir andabstracts 23rd Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, JIPMER, Pondicherry, 6.10. 2002. Pg 37

7. Effect of Suryanamaskar training on pulmonary functions and handgrip endurance.Souvenir and abstracts 23rd Annual Conference of the Indian Association of BiomedicalScientists, JIPMER, Pondicherry, 6.10. 2002. Pg 44

8. A comparative study of the effect of slow and fast Suryanamaskar training on bloodpressure and handgrip endurance. Souvenir and abstracts 23rd Annual Conference ofthe Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, JIPMER, Pondicherry, 6.10. 2002. Pg 39

9. Effect of Shavasan on heart rate variability in normal student volunteers. Souvenir andabstracts 23 rd Annual Conference of the IABMS, JIPMER, Pondicherry, 6.10. 2002. Pg 39

10. Modulation of stress induced by isometric handgrip test in hypertensive patientsfollowing yogic relaxation training. Souvenir and abstracts 23 rd Annual Conference ofthe IABMS, JIPMER, Pondicherry, 6.10. 2002. Pg 37.

11. Modulation of cardiovascular response to exercise stress by Yoga training. Proceedingsof the 48th Annual Conference of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of

India (APPI). Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 46 (5) 2002. Pg 67.12. Review of Shavasana studies. Abstracts of 4th International Conference on Yoga

Research and Value Education, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla 2002.

13. Review of Yoga studies at JIPMER. Souvenir of the Annual Conference of Associationof Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPI), Pondicherry Branch, April 2003.

14. Integral Psychology of Yoga. Souvenir of the International Seminar on Integral YogaPsychology conducted by the Pondicherry Psychology Association in collaborationwith the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry, June 2004.

15. Yoga for educators. Souvenir of 2 nd International Seminar on Integral Yoga Psychologyand 6 th National Conference on Integral Education conducted by Pondicherry

Psychology Association in collaboration with All India Association for EducationalResearch, Pondicherry, January 2005.

16. Therapeutic Aspects of Yogic Pranayama. Souvenir of International CME on YogaTherapy in Current Millennium & Annual Meet of Indian Academy of Yoga organisedby Indian Academy of Yoga, Yoga Sadhana Kendra & Institute of Medical Sciences,BHU, India - March 2005.

17. Yoga and Modern Medicine: Possible meeting points. Souvenir of International CME onYoga Therapy in Current Millennium & Annual Meet of Indian Academy of Yogaorganised by Indian Academy of Yoga, Yoga Sadhana Kendra & Institute of MedicalSciences, BHU, India - March 2005.

18. De-stress for a happy and healthy life. Workshop manual of the National Workshop on

Stress and its Management by Yoga Relaxation Techniques. Organised by Departmentof Physiology, JIPMER, Pondicherry, 16 to 18 March 2005. Pg 24-25.

19. Therapeutic potential of Pranayama. Proceedings of the 51st Annual Conference ofAssociation of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPI). IJPP 2005; 49 (5) : 22.

20. Physiological benefits of Yoga training. Proceedings of the 51st Annual Conference ofAssociation of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPI). IJPP 2005; 49 (5): 29.

21. The art of relaxation in Gitananda Yoga. Souvenir of the 2nd International conferenceon Psychotherapy, Yoga and Spirituality. Haridwar. November 27-29, 2005. pg 53.


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22. Introducing integral Yoga education in the teacher training curriculum. Souvenir of the7th National Conference on Integral Education conducted by the PondicherryPsychology Association, Pondicherry, January 2006.

23. Yoga for health in children. Abstracts of National Yoga Week 2007. MDNIY, New Delhi.pg 14.

24. The art of relaxation in Gitananda Yoga. Souvenir of the 3rd International conference onPsychotherapy and Yoga. Sagar (MP). November 23-25, 2007. pg 29-30.

25. Yoga for weight reduction. Abstracts of National Yoga Week 2008. MDNIY, New Delhi.pg 24-25.

26. Rheumatological and immunological aspects of aging and the importance of integratedapproach of Yoga in senior citizens. Yogic Prakritik Jeevan Sandesh. Jan-March 2009; 7(4): pg. 19-21.

27. Culturing ones self though Yoga. Abstracts of 12 th National Conference on DevelopingSchool Psychology in India conducted by Pondicherry Psychology Association, Jan2010. pg 51-52.

28. Yoga and stress: A perspective. Souvenir of workshop on Yoga for Stress Management& Personality Development. Anandita Trust, New Delhi at Pondicherry. 2010. Pg 1-2.

29. Culturing oneself. Souvenir of Workshop on Yoga for Stress Management andPersonality Development, organized by Anandita Trust, New Delhi at Pondicherry.2010. Pg 16-17.

30. Yoga and cervical spondylosis. Abstracts of the National Seminar cum Workshop onRole of Yoga in Geriatric Care. ACYER, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.2010. pg14.

31. Immediate effect of sukha pranayama on heart rate and blood pressure of patients withhypertension. Proceedings of National Workshop cum Seminar on Role of Yoga inPrevention and Management of Hypertension. ACTYER, JIPMER, Pondicherry. March

2010. pg 109.32. Immediate cardiovascular effects of kaya kriya in normal healthy volunteers.

Proceedings of the National Workshop cum Seminar on Role of Yoga in Prevention andManagement of Hypertension. ACTYER, JIPMER, Pondicherry. March 2010. pg 109.

33. Immediate effect of shavasana and savitri pranayama on heart rate and blood pressureof hypertensive patients. Proceedings of National Workshop cum Seminar on Role ofYoga in Prevention & Management of Hypertension. ACTYER, JIPMER, Pondicherry.Mar 2010: p110.

34. Immediate effect of chandra nadi pranayama on heart rate and blood pressure ofhypertensive patients Proceedings of the National Workshop cum Seminar on Role ofYoga in Prevention and Management of Hypertension. ACTYER, JIPMER, Pondicherry.

March 2010. pg 111.35. Immediate effect of pranava pranayama in patients of hypertension Proceedings of the

National Workshop cum Seminar on Role of Yoga in Prevention and Management ofHypertension. ACTYER, JIPMER, Pondicherry. March 2010. pg 111.

36. Immediate effects of yoga nidra on heart rate and blood pressure Proceedings of theNational Workshop cum Seminar on Role of Yoga in Prevention and Management ofHypertension. ACTYER, JIPMER, Pondicherry. March 2010. pg 112.

37. Teaching Concepts and Techniques of Yoga to Children. Abstracts of the NationalSeminar cum Workshop on Role of Yoga in Respiratory Tract Disorders with Special


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Reference to Bronchial Asthma. ACYER, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.2011.pg 14.

38. Yoga for Breathing Disorders. Abstracts of the National Seminar cum Workshop onRole of Yoga in Respiratory Tract Disorders with Special Reference to BronchialAsthma. ACYER, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.2011. pg 19-20.

39. A Study of Swara (Nasal Dominance) Pattern With Reference to Different Phases of theLunar Cycle. First international conference on yoga for health and socialtransformation. Organized by the University of Patanjali & Patanjali ResearchFoundation, Haridwar, India. Jan 2011. Pg. 148.

40. Immediate effect of suryanadi and chandranadi on short term heart rate variability inhealthy volunteers. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2011; 55 (5 supplement) : 43-44.

41. Yoga and the educational process. Souvenir of the 19th International conference onfrontiers in yoga research and its applications. Organized by sVYASA, Bengaluru,India. Dec 2011. Pg. 122.

42. Effect of yoga therapy on reaction time, biochemical parameters and wellness score ofperi and post-menopausal diabetic patients. Proceedings of National Workshop-cum-

Seminar on Role of Yoga in Prevention and Management of DM. ACYTER, JIPMER.Mar 2011. p 97-98.

43. Immediate effect of shavasana on short term heart rate variability in heart failurepatients. Abstracts of the International Conference on Cardiovascular ResearchConvergence. February 2012. AIIMS, New Delhi. Pg 141.

44. HRV as a research tool in yoga. CMEcum- Workshop on Heart rate variability: adiagnostic and research tool. Department of Physiology, MGMCRI, Puducherry.12.06.2012. pp 30.

45. Impact of yoga-based lifestyle intervention for distal symmetric polyneuropathyassociated with type 2 diabetes mellitus. X Diabetic Foot Study Group Meeting, Berlin-Potsdam, Germany, 28-30, September 2012. P 47

46. Psychosomatic mechanisms of yoga. Souvenir and proceedings of the NationalConference on Mind Body medicine. Department of Physiology, JNMC, DMIMSDU,Wardha, Maharasthra. 21.12.2012. pp 13.

47. Differential effects of uninostril and alternate nostril pranayamas on cardiovascularparameters and reaction time. Abstracts of the 7 th International Conference on Yoga atKaivalyadhama, Maharasthra. 27 -30 December, 2012. pp 18-19.

48. Immediate effect of chandranadi pranayam on heart rate variability and cardiovascularparameters in patients of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Abstracts of 2 nd international conference on yoga for health and social transformation. Organized by theUniversity of Patanjali and Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, India. January,2013. Pg. 120.

49. Health, rejuvenation and longevity: an ayurvedic perspective. Abstracts of Sanjeevita2013, the First Annual Summit on Current Concepts in Integrative Medicineorganized by the Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF) in collaborationwith Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry. September 6 th 2013, MGMC&RI, Pondicherry.Pg. 48.

50. Yoga and modern medicine: need for integration. Abstracts of Sanjeevita 2013, theFirst Annual Summit on Current Concepts in Integrative Medicine organized by theCentral Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF) in collaboration with Sri BalajiVidyapeeth, Puducherry. September 6 th 2013, MGMC&RI, Pondicherry. Pg. 48-49.


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51. Effect of yoga training on cardiorespiratory health in obese subjects. Abstracts ofSanjeevita 2013, the First Annual Summit on Current Concepts in IntegrativeMedicine organized by the Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF) incollaboration with Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry. September 6 th 2013, MGMC&RI,Pondicherry. Pg. 49.

52. Yoga works, but how? Abstracts of Sanjeevita 2013, the First Annual Summit onCurrent Concepts in Integrative Medicine organized by the Central Inter-DisciplinaryResearch Facility (CIDRF) in collaboration with Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry.September 6 th 2013, MGMC&RI, Pondicherry. Pg. 49-50.

53. Immediate cardiovascular effects of pranayamas in patients of hypertension. Abstractsof Sanjeevita 2013, the First Annual Summit on Current Concepts in IntegrativeMedicine organized by the Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF) incollaboration with Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry. September 6 th 2013, MGMC&RI,Pondicherry. Pg. 50.

54. Effect of 12 weeks of pranayama training on tested basal physiological parameters inyoung, healthy volunteers. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2013; 57 (5 supplement) : 122-23.

55. Yoga improves psychophysical health of nursing students. Abstracts of the NationalYoga Week 2014. MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2014. Pg 21.

56. Introducing integral yoga education for the youth. Abstracts of the National Yoga Week2014. MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2014. Pg 22.

57. Therapeutic potential of meditation. Souvenir of the CME on Sleep, consciousness andmeditation: neurological correlates. Department of Physiology and CYTER, MGMCRI,Puducherry. 27.11.2014. pg 25

58. Meditation the inner Yoga. Souvenir of the CME on Sleep, consciousness andmeditation: neurological correlates. Department of Physiology and CYTER, MGMCRI,Puducherry. 27.11.2014. pg 30-35

59. Role of yoga in non-communicable diseases. Abstracts of the National Yoga Week 2015.MDNIY, New Delhi, Feb 2015. Pg 6-7.

60. Experiencing deeper relaxation through Gitananda Yoga. Abstracts of 8th InternationalConference on Yoga and Education, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla -27-30 December 2015. Pg19.

61. Adaptive resilience exercises as envisioned in yoga. Proceedings of NationalConference on Chronobiology & Health. MGMCRI, SBV, Pondicherry. 18-19 March2016. pp 37-38.

62. Bhavanani AB. Power of Pranayama. Abstracts of International Conference on Yoga forBody & Beyond. Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India. New Delhi. 22-23 June 2016. pg 20.

63. Restoring human values in medicine: Role of Yoga. National Conference on Changing

Trends in Health Professions Education (NC-CTHPE 2016). SBV, Pondicherry. 18-21Aug 2016. pp.85-86.

64. Psychophysiological benefits of yoga training in physiotherapy students. NationalConference on Changing Trends in Health Professions Education (NC-CTHPE 2016).SBV, Pondicherry. 18-21 Aug 2016. pp.87-88.

65. Yoga for nursing students: rationale and psychophysical benefits. National Conferenceon Changing Trends in Health Professions Education (NC-CTHPE 2016). SBV,Pondicherry. 18-21 Aug 2016. pp.95-96


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66. A comparative study of the effect of yogic relaxing asanas and pranayamas on HRVand perceived stress in healthy young volunteers. 10 th Annual Conference ofAssociation of Physiologists of Tamil Nadu (ENVOCCON). Sri Balaji Medical Collegeand Hospital, Bharat University, Chennai. 9-11 September 2016. Pp. 202.

67. Mental Health and Wellbeing through Yoga. Book of abstracts. 6 th InSPA InternationalConference and 3 rd International Conference of the Department of Applied Psychologyof Pondicherry University. Pondicherry, 13-15 October 2016.

68. Enhancing Management of Type 2 Diabetes through Yoga. Souvenir of the CME onTranslational Medicine in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus,organized by Dept of Biochemistry, MGMCRI, Pondicherry on 10 November 2016.

69. Vasanthan S, Raghul S, Bhavanani AB, Jaiganesh K. Effect of overnight sleepdeprivation on autonomic function test and perceived stress in young healthy medicalprofessionals. Abstracts of SYMMEDCON 2017, International conference on Stress,Yoga, Mind-Body Medicine. Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute,Porur, Chennai. 2- 4 January 2017. Pg 54.

70. Bhavanani AB. Role of Yoga in prevention and management of lifestyle disorders.Proceeding & abstracts of the Golden Jubilee International Conference of IndianPharmacological Society, Southern Region 2017 at MGMCRI, Puducherry on 4 & 5 July 2017. Pg 63-65.

VII. PUBLISHED NUMEROUS ARTICLES IN: YOGA LIFE . International Journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha (International), Ananda

Ashram, Pondicherry. INTEGRAL YOGA MAGAZINE , Yogville, USA YOGA SADHANA Journal . Yoga Journal of the Lotus Yoga Retreat, New Zealand. YOGA VIJNANA , Journal of MDNIY, New Delhi, India YOGA NEWS. e-newsletter of the International Yogalayam NISARGOPACHAR VARTA . Journal of National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune,

India. KAIVALYADHAMA NEWSLETTER from Lonavla, India YOGA STUDIES . Tri-annual e-newsletter of the Yoga Research and Education Center

(YREC) and International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), USA. INTERNATIONAL LIGHT. Yoga Journal of International Yoga Teachers Association

(IYTA), Australia. YOGIC PRAKRITIK JEEVAN SANDESH . Newsletter of CCRYN , Ministry of Health

and Family Welfare, New Delhi. SOUVENIR OF INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL , Tourism Dept, Govt. of

Pondicherry. 2001, 2002 and 2003. WEEKLY YOGA COLUMN in Tamil newspaper DHINAGARAN : Sept 2004 Mar

2006. EDITOR OF INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL SOUVENIR , Tourism Dept,

Govt. of Pondicherry. (2002, 2003 and 2004).


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WEEKLY YOGA COLUMN in Tamil newspaper MALAR PLUS from Aug 2005 Mar2006.

WEEKLY YOGA COLUMN in Tamil magazine DEVI July August 2006. TATTVALOKA. Journal of Sri Sringeri Sharadha Peetham, India. COMPILED BULLETIN OF ACYTER, JIPMER 2009 (July and October editions), 2010

(January, April, July and Oct editions), 2011 (January, April, July and Oct editions).

PHD GUIDE / CO-GUIDE /EXAMINER:

1. Invited to be examiner for Doctor of Philosophy thesis on UnderstandingModern Yoga Pedagogy and Curriculum: An Interpretive Study ExploringSense-Making by Senior Western Yoga Teacher-Trainers at Universityof Southern Queensland (USQ), Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia in 2016.

2. Invited to be an examiner for Doctor of Philosophy thesis on Effect of yogabased lifestyle intervention on cardiovascular variables, psychopathologies and

cognitive functions in hypertension patients at the Swami Vivekananda YogaAnusandhana Samsthana (Deemed University), Bengaluru, India in 2017.

3. Member of the KHYF Therapy Evaluation Board since April 2017. EvaluatingYoga therapy project submissions from students of the Yoga therapy certificationthrough KHYF International.

4. Guide for following candidates:

1. Dr R Balaji- MPhil Yoga therapy 2016-17, SBV

2. Mr Archudane- MPhil Yoga therapy 2016-17, SBV

3. Mr G Dayanidy-PhD Yoga Therapy 2017, SBV

5. Co-guide for following candidates:1. Dr. Rajeswari A -DM (Neuro) JIPMER -2012- The effect of a yogic relaxation

technique (pranava yoga) on cerebrovascular circulation as measured by TCD inpatients with recent ischemic stroke

2. Dr. Vasanthan S- (PhD)-SBV-2013-17: A comparative study on the effect ofyogic relaxing asans and pranayams on heart rate variability and perceivedstress in healthy young volunteers.

3. Dr. Anirban Dutta - (MD General medicine)-SBV (2015)- Assessment of fastinglipid profile in chronic kidney disease and the effect of yoga therapy.

4. Mr. Uthiravelu P- (PhD)-SBV (2016)- Effect of yoga therapy on autonomic

function and biochemical parameters in patients with newly diagnosedessential hypertension: A randomized controlled trial.

5. Dr. Selvakumar S- (PhD)-SBV (2016)- Effect of yogic intervention on oxidativestress and cellular aging in elderly volunteers.

6. Abishek K. (MBBS Student-ICMR-2016). The efficacy of bhramari pranayama inrelieving symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis - a randomized study.

7. Rahul S. (MBBS Student-ICMR-2016). Effect of overnight sleep deprivation onautonomic function test and perceived stress in young healthy volunteers.

8. Mrs Mangala Gowri - (PhD)-SBV (2016)- Yoga in DM.


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9. Dr. Suriyakumar- (MD Psychiatry)-SBV (2016)- Yoga in depression.

10. Dr Venkatesh Kumar- (MD General Medicine) SBV (2017)- Yoga in COPD

BHARATA NATYAM ARTISTE, TEACHER AND CHOREOGRAPHER:

He was a performer of Bharatanatyam and has performed all over India and notably atthe ABHAI National Dance Festival in 1992 . Following his father's Maha Samadhi onDec. 29-1993 he has stopped his dance performances and instead, focused his attentionon Dance Choreography, especially in the rhythmic aspect for Yoganjali Natyalayam .

He has helped to choreograph 10 Major Dance Dramas and 13 Mini Dance Dramas forYoganjali Natyalayam in the last 14 years. His students who have completed Nine YearDiplomas & Seven Year Certificates from Yoganjali Natyalayam and performed theirBharatanatyam Arangetram include V Renukadevi (2001), Padma M Prashanthini(2002), D Lakshmi (2005), Shreya Agrawal (2008), R Sruti (2008), Shilpa Balaji (2009), TTamilarasan (2009), G Kanimozhi (2009), U Kokila (2009), G Charulatha (2009), NPonghuzhali (2011), J Sangavi (2014) and I Krishnaveni (2016).

In the last few years he has CO-DIRECTED the Ramavathara (2003), Pancha MahaBhuta (2004), Jayadevas Dasavathara (2005) , Navagraha Vazhipaadu: A homageto the Navagrahas (2006), Karna Charitram (2007), Namashivaya Vazhga TheStory of Thiru Gnana Sambandar (2008), Panchali Sabadam (2009), Muruga Muruga(2010), Shakunthala (2011), Thamizh Moothatti Avvai (2012), IyarkaiyaiVanangiduvom Homage to Mother Nature (2013), Lingashtakam (2014), Navarasam(2015) and Pancha Maha Devigal (2016).

He has also recently composed the music as well as choreographed five completeBharatanatyam Margams (the classical performing repertoire) with more than fivedozen compositions that could be called an Ananda Nartana Margam . He hascomposed the lyrics and music and choreographed many Bharatanatyam itemsincluding Ganeshanjali, Alarippu, Kouthvams, Pushpanjalis, Jathiswarams, Shabdams,Varnams, Keerthanam, Padams, Thillanas and Mangalams.

He has composed more than 100 songs in various ragas and talas with deep spiritualinsights set to melody and rhythm. He has also composed several songs in English andItalian (with Dr Sangeeta Laura Biagi).

YOGA AND YOGA THERAPY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: DIRECTOR: Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER),

MGMC&RI, Pondicherry under Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth from 3.5.2017 onwards. DEPUTY DIRECTOR: Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER),

MGMC&RI, Pondicherry under Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth from 11.7.2013 to 2.5.2017.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR ACYTER (Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy,Education and Research), JIPMER from 4.3.2009 to 10.7.2013.

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW in CCRYN (Union Health Ministry, New Delhi)sponsored Yoga Project in Department of Physiology, JIPMER from November 2000 toFebruary 2004.

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW in DIPAS (Union Defense Ministry, New Delhi)sponsored Yoga Project in Department of Physiology, JIPMER- April to December2004.


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Associated with the Pondicherry Govt. Sponsored DSTE Yoga project in thePhysiology Department at JIPMER during 2001-02.

Associated with the Pranayama and cardiac function study conducted by Dr K Udupain JIPMER during 2001-02.

Conducted the Effect of direction of head on heart rate and blood pressure study at

JIPMER during 2001. Conducted the Pranayama and reaction time study conducted in JIPMER during 2002. Associated with the Hypertension and Yoga study conducted by Dr Vijayalakshmi in

JIPMER during 2002. JIPMER Intramural Research Project. Associated with the Heart Rate Variability and Shavasan study conducted in JIPMER

during 2002. ICMR student project. Associated with the Slow and Fast Pranayama Study conducted in JIPMER during

2002. ICMR student project. Conducted studies of the

Pattern of nasal dominance with reference to different phases of the lunar cycleat ICYER, Pondicherry during December 2003-January 2004. Acute effect of mukha bhastrika on children with mental retardation,

Pondicherry during June-August 2010. Immediate effects of suryanamaskar on reaction time and heart rate in female

volunteers, Pondicherry during 2011-12. Immediate effect of forced uni-nostril / alternate nostril breathing on heart rate,

blood pressure and reaction time, Pondicherry during 2011-12. Immediate effect of savitri pranayama in sitting and supine positions,

Pondicherry during 2011-12.

Coordinated Yoga & Yoga Therapy Research Studies (ACYTER, JIPMER 2009-13): Patient Feedback Survey and Retrospective Wellness Questionnaire was completed for

100 patients in June 2011 and published in ACYTER bulletin of July2011 Immediate effect of sukha pranayama on heart rate and blood pressure of patients

with hypertension Immediate cardiovascular effects of kaya kriya in normal healthy volunteers Immediate effect of shavasana and savitri pranayama on heart rate and blood pressure

of hypertensive patients

Immediate effect of chandra nadi pranayama on heart rate and blood pressure ofhypertensive patients

Immediate cardiovascular effects of shavasana and pranava pranayama on heart rateand blood pressure of hypertensive patients

Immediate effects of yoga nidra on heart rate and blood pressure Immediate effect of pranava pranayama in patients of hypertension Effect of yoga training on reaction time, blood glucose and lipid profile of female

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Effect of yoga training on heart rate, blood pressure and lipid profile of patients withessential hypertension

Effect of yoga therapy on cardiac autonomic functions and oxidative stress inprehypertensive subjects: a randomized controlled study.

Effect of yoga therapy on cardiac function, response to exercise, oxidative stress and

quality of life in heart failure patients: a randomized controlled trial. Effect of 12 week yoga therapy as a lifestyle intervention in patients of type 2 diabetes

mellitus with distal symmetric polyneuropathy A randomized controlled study. Effect of yoga therapy on cardiac autonomic function in patients of essential

hypertension A randomized controlled study. Effects of slow and fast pranayams on pulmonary function, handgrip strength and

endurance in young healthy volunteers A randomized controlled trial. Effect of yoga training on autonomic functions and reaction time in young healthy

females during different phases of menstrual cycle. Effect of pranayam on maximal exercise performance, pulmonary function, recovery

heart rate and blood pressure in healthy adults. A pilot study on immediate effect of chandranadi and suryanadi pranayam on heart

rate variability in healthy volunteers. A pilot study on acute effect of anulom vilom pranayam on heart rate variability in

healthy volunteers. A pilot study on effect of respiratory rate on heart rate variability in healthy

volunteers. Immediate effect of 5 minutes chandranadi pranayam on heart rate variability in

hypertensive patients.

Immediate effect of 5 minutes chandranadi pranayam on heart rate variability inDiabetes mellitus patients. Acute effect of 5 minutes chandranadi pranayam on heart rate variability in patients

with diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Immediate effect of suryanadi pranayam on heart rate and blood pressure of

hypertensive patients. Effect of yoganidra on short term HRV in heart failure patients. Effect of mid trimester yoga on the incidence of preeclampsia in high risk women. Effect of slow and fast pranayams on cognitive and autonomic parameters in young

healthy subjects. CASE STUDIES :

a) Effect of yoga on sub clinical hypothyroidism.

b) Effect of yoga in newly diagnosed hypertension.

c) Effect of yoga in a patient of long standing diabetes and hypertension.

d) Case report on COAD in an adult.

e) Case report on bronchial asthma in a 4 year old child.

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g) Case report on DM with ketoacidosis

MAJOR PAPER PRESENTATIONS (YOGA AND YOGA THERAPY) AT CONFERENCES:

1. Presented a paper entitled Effect of Mukh Bhastrika (a Yogic bellows type breathing) onreaction time at the 23 rd Annual Conference of the Indian Association of BiomedicalScientists, JIPMER, Pondicherry, Oct 2002.

2. Presented a paper entitled Integral Psychology of Yoga at the International Seminar onIntegral Yoga Psychology conducted by the Pondicherry Psychology Association incollaboration with the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry, June 2004.

3. Presented a paper entitled, Application of Integral Yoga Psychology in teachereducation curriculum in Plenary Session of the 2 nd International Seminar on Integral YogaPsychology and 6 th National Conference on Integral Education conducted by PondicherryPsychology Association in collaboration with All India Association for EducationalResearch, Pondicherry, January 2005.

4. Presented a paper entitled, Therapeutic Aspects of Yogic Pranayama in theInternational CME on Yoga Therapy in the Current Millennium and Annual Meet of IndianAcademy of Yoga organised by the Indian Academy of Yoga, Yoga Sadhana Kendra andInstitute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, India in March 2005.

5. Presented a paper entitled, Yoga and Modern Medicine: Possible meeting points in theInternational CME on Yoga Therapy in the Current Millennium and Annual Meet of theIndian Academy of Yoga organised by the Indian Academy of Yoga, Yoga Sadhana Kendraand Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, India in March 2005.

6. Presented a guest lecture entitled, Yoga for Health in Children in the International CMEon Yoga Therapy in the Current Millennium and Annual Meet of the Indian Academy ofYoga organised by the Indian Academy of Yoga, Yoga Sadhana Kendra and Institute ofMedical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, India in March 2005.

7. Chaired a session on Benefits of Asana at the 13 th International Yoga festival by TourismDepartment, Govt of Pondicherry in January 2006.

8. Presented a paper entitled, Introduction of Integral Yoga education in the teachertraining curriculum in the Concluding Valedictory Session of the 7 th National Conferenceon Integral Education conducted by the Pondicherry Psychology Association, Pondicherry, January 2006.

9. Invited guest speaker at 5 th International Yoga Conference held from December 28-31 2007at Kaivalyadhama in Lonavla, Maharasthra. Was co-chairperson for session on YogaTherapy, Jury Member for the Best Paper Presentation Session and presented a paper onYoga research where are we? as part of the Panel Discussion on Recent Trends andAdvancements in Yoga Research.

10. Chaired paper presentation session at 14 th International Yoga festival by TourismDepartment, Govt of Puducherry -Jan 2007.

11. Invited guest of honour at the NATIONAL YOGA WEEK 2007 conducted by the MorarjiDesai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi from 12 th to 16 th March 2007. Presentedkeynote address on Yoga and modern medicine: possible meeting points . Presentedinvited talk on Yoga for health in children. He was Master of Ceremonies for inauguralfunction and moderator at other sessions. Member of the consultation meetings held todiscuss Yoga accreditation procedures and policies.


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12. Invited guest of honour at the MILANO YOGA FESTIVAL 2007 in Milan, Italy in October2007. Presented 2 workshops and a musical concert.

13. Chaired the paper presentation session at the 15 th International Yoga festival by TourismDepartment, Govt of Puducherry in January 2008.

14. Invited guest of honour at the NATIONAL YOGA WEEK 2008 conducted by the Morarji

Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi from 25th

to 29th

February 2008. Presentedinvited talk on Using BMI and waist circumference to preempt the complications ofobesity . He was the Master of Ceremonies for the inaugural function and moderator atother sessions. Presented an invited talk on obesity for the workshop being conductedduring the week.

15. As resource person, presented paper entitled, Yoga and sinusitis in National Seminar onYoga for Respiratory Disorders organised by Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute, DelhiUniversity -April 2008.

16. Invited to present a daylong workshop at Cornwall on the 7 th of September 2008.

17. Invited to present a three day intensive retreat at South Wales, UK from the 12 th to 14 th September 2008.

18. Invited to present a three day intensive Seminar on Pranayama at Monte Verita, Locarno,Switzerland, September 2008.

19. Invited to present a talk on Mudras and Pranayama at INDIAN EMBASSY -TagoreCultural centre, Berlin, Germany, Sept 2008.

20. Invited to present a three day intensive Seminar on Hatha Yoga at the Finnish Centre inBerlin -September 2008.

21. Invited to present a two day intensive Seminar on Yantra at the Gitananda Yoga Societyin Berlin -September 2008.

22. Invited guest of honour at the INTERNATIONAL YOGA THERPY CONFERENCE inSan RAFAEL, California, USA from October 4-6, 2008. Gave Keynote address, 3 workshops,3 practical classes and participated in 3 panel presentations along with eminent Yogamasters of North America.

23. Invited guest of honour: presented 2 workshops at the MILANO YOGA FESTIVAL 2008in Milan, Italy in October 2008.

24. Invited to present talks, concerts, dance lessons, seminars and classes at the GitanandaAshram in Savona, Italy - October 2008.

25. Invited guest speaker at National Workshop on role of Yoga in Geriatrics in December2008 at CCRYN, New Delhi . Presented a paper on Rheumatological and immunologicalaspects of aging and importance of integrated approach of Yoga in senior citizens andPanel discussion.

26. Invited guest speaker at the 29 th National Conference of the IABMS in December 2008 atRagas

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